Photo was taken at Westcourt, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Just after a heavy shower of rain the sun came out to throw lovely light on the trees but even better again the creation of a rainbow behind them.

Thought on Wednesday – January – 11/01/2012

‘Signposts are a blessing. Without them chaos reigns. But they are absolutely useless to those who do not have a destination.’ ~Chris Hayden

We have all experienced the reassurance of a signpost. When we are in a new place, uncertain where to go, not sure of our bearings, a signpost can make all the difference. Even with modern satellite navigation systems nothing can replace the importance of a good signpost. But any signpost is useless without a destination. Unless we want to go somewhere and be somewhere they are of no use to us. This also has deeper spiritual significance as well. There have been many people in our lives who have also acted as a signpost in our lives. When we needed some encouragement, direction, advice or friendship they were there for us. Without these significant people, we would have struggled on the journey we were on. We are sometimes quietly there for others too and while we may not have thought it at the time we were a significant signpost in their lives. A signpost must also have a destination. Every destination is different but spiritually a common destination is to find a place where we feel we are ourselves, listened to, loved, respected, encouraged, given every chance to grow and maximise our potential. It is a place where we feel relaxed, at ease, energised and looking forward to what each day may bring. This place is where we will also find God much easier. What is your destination for 2012?